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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.59, 14,706.36 and 6,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.59, 14,706.36 and 6,179.79 is: 8,526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.59 : 14,706.36 = 6,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.59/14,706.36 = 6,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.59x = 14,706.36 × 6,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.59x = 90,882,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,882,271.61/10,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.67

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